Iran’s protest death toll surpasses 5,000 amidst ongoing tensions/in /by
As the most severe internet blackout in Iran’s history stretches into its third week, activists report the human cost of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests has climbed to at least 5,002 killed.
South African court clears sale of Nelson Mandela artefacts/in /by
A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela.
Algerian senate urges review of law declaring French colonisation a crime/in /by
Algeria's Senate has demanded revisions to a historic law declaring France's 1830-1962 colonization a crime, creating legislative discord just weeks after the lower house unanimously passed the bill demanding an apology and reparations from Paris.
West Africa: Nigeria’s Oil Industry in Retrospect/in /by
[This Day] Nigeria's oil and gas industry witnessed an eventful year in 2025, with several issues shaping the sector in significant ways. Peter Uzoho chronicles some of these issues in this report
Guinea: African Union lifts sanctions/in /by
The African Union has lifted sanctions it imposed on Guinea following the country's 2021 coup.
Mali unclogs fuel supply with 54-million-litre surge/in /by
Mali is experiencing a significant easing of its severe fuel shortage, following the import of over 54 million liters of petroleum products in ten days. This surge in supply marks a critical step toward ending the crisis that has hampered the economy and daily life for weeks.
Post-election violence in Uganda leaves 30 dead/in /by
The head of the Ugandan army and son of newly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni said on Friday that 30 opposition supporters had been killed and 2,000 arrested following the election.
Morocco’s King calls for African unity After AFCON final clashes/in /by
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI says African fraternity will prevail after what he called “deplorable” acts that marred the closing minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
South Africa to step aside from G20 during United States presidency/in /by
The finance minister told leaders at the World Economic Forum that this was a 'temporary setback'.
Key Moscow meeting: Putin, US envoy, and former advisor discuss peace/in /by
In a significant diplomatic maneuver, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a late-night meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on Thursday.